The Sun House

Sri Lanka , Galle
GALLE , Upper Dickson Road, 18
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Shanti

No better place.
Great food, great service, great ambience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Oliver

Fantastic hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely property, friendly and effective staff. The location just outside Galle Fort is perfect, a short walk or even shorter tuk tuk ride up the hill and the peace and sanctuary of historic Sun House.

Just wish we could have stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Girish

Excellent gem 💎 of a hotel in Galle , personalized service right from the time you enter the hotel , with a great welcome , overview explanation of the room and services , nice breakfast service , staff are amazing , very hospitable , right staff for right job -something you don’t find in Europe nowadays 😅. Will definitely recommend and come back in future . Just a small observation- the metallic door stopper in the bathroom is a safety hazard , I almost cut my feet on it and upon arrival the towels could be hot instead of cold … 😆

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Kirsten

We had a great stay at The Sun House. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the property was beautiful and the food was amazing (especially the homemade coconut ice cream!). We would love to come back!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Megan

One of the best hotel stays I've ever had and one of the highlights on my Sri Lanka trip. Comfortable accommodation, great restaurant and lovely staff. The people were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The front desk also helped me organise a wonderful day trip and transfers. The Sun House is also on a good location - in the hill area so it's quiet but close enough to the fort. Thoroughly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Darrell

Gorgeous old colonial hotel that is an oasis of calm.. rooms are fantastic and staff are very friendly and attentive

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Lara Kim

Breathtaking villa, impeccable staff - would come again in a heartbeat and stay a lot longer!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Saliya

Gorgeously situated in a beautiful ex-colonial mansion, serving excellent food. Staff are efficient and friendly. The regular rooms are evocative and very comfortable, with choice of fan and air conditioning. The lack of a television is more than compensated for by the eclectic collection of books in rooms, and communal areas. I was lucky to stay in the Galleon Suite, which is the size of an apartment, with a shower and outdoor bath! An evening dip in the pool, followed by drinks at the bar was the perfect way to end the evening. The rates are unbelievably low. Highly recommended!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Sarah

Absolutely loved our stay at The sun house. Everyone was so kind, the room and pool area were lovely and the food excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

EITHNE

Elegance personified

Wonderful service and good food in an elegant setting

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

Amanda

Welcoming and unique boutique hotel

We had a fantastic two nights at The Sun House, located up the hill from the buzz of Galle. You can easily get a tuk tuk to the forts/cricket ground. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food was fantastic and we booked an experience with the chef to cook some Sri Lankan food. What a feast we made. The pool was a welcome rest at the end of the day. The room was comfortable with a big bathroom, balcony and a helpful mosquito net over the bed. The property is surrounded by trees for you to spot some amazing birds or even some monkeys. The lounge areas are comfy and have lots of fascinating history. A unique place to stay in Galle.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Una M C

Lovely hotel in a historic house with impeccable service. It has been recently refurbished and under new owners who have done a magnificent job. We stayed in the Dumas suite which has a balcony where you can watch birds and monkeys with a cup of morning tea. The serene gardens and swimming pool are a delight. Do not miss the Arrack Tasting menu dinner which was unforgettable. Staying here gives you a short walk to Galle Fort and a chance to stay in a beautiful house with gardens so the best of both worlds. Well done to all the team.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Rahman

One of the nicest properties I have stayed at

This hotel is amazing, i loved all the touches that makes it feel special, amazing common area with seating areas for pre dinner drinks, great rooms, amazing staff and great food, pool. Only a 10 min walk to the fort and is located in a quiet area. The curries were the highlight. I would definitely stay again next time I am in Galle

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Silje

Sun House is a beautifully restored hotel, and the location is ideal, a short walk from the fort, in a quiet location. The hotel is stunning and nature was literally right outside our window, we had a wonderful time. The breakfast was delicious too, both the Lankan and western options. We particularly appreciated the kind and helpful staff who took such good care of us, special thanks to the manager and Priyantha who made our stay very pleasant and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Phil

This is an elegant, affordable, comfortable and extremely welcoming hotel situated in a green oasis just a few minutes walk from the centre of the city. The, room was spacious, the staff were extremely attentive and helpful and the breakfast excellent. Highly recommended.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

Yuvaraj

Absolutely breathtaking Villa

My wife and I had the most amazing experience in this hotel. From the staff, the food, the cocktails, the amenities, everything was splendid. They really do go the extra mile to make your trip wonderful. Kudos to Ronald and team for making our stay great. We stayed at the Taprobane Suite which had an outdoor bathtub which we sadly didnt use as much as we wish we did. The Gallean cocktail by their bartender with an infused arrack was my daily poison. The sri lankan breakfast followed by a dip in the pool was a great way to start the day. Overall, its 10/10

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2023

charlotte

Absolutely wonderful stay at a blissfully relaxing property ideally located for Galle Fort and beyond…service was impeccable and breakfast absolutely delicious. Thank you and we’d love to come again…

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

This is the most beautiful old house originally owned by a Scottish spice merchant. The furniture is attractive, the gardens and setting gorgeous and the food delicious. There are loads of books you can borrow.You wish it was your own house! The staff are so helpful and kind. Our son told us to visit as he had been there last summer. We are so glad we followed his advice. This was quite the best place we stayed in in Sri Lanka and we hope we can go back for longer next time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent boutique hotel in a very beautiful and historic house

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed here on the recommendation of a friend and it went beyond expectations! The staff were just wonderful - you felt so so cared for and about, to ensure you had the best possible time. I really couldn't recommend Rukman and his team from both The Sun House and The Dutch House highly enough!